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Stand 43 TWO examples of six-wheeled rigid conversion units are shown on this stand, one being fitted to a Bedford 3-ton six-cylinder, short-wheelbase chassis, and the other to a Dodge 5-ton six-cylinder, short-wheelbase, semiforward-control chassis.
, The former unit, which is suitable for all makes of chassis, has a maximum load capacity of up to 6 tons. All six wheels have hydraulic brakes, with additional servo braking on the trailing axle.
Of streamlined design, the cab has a specially machined hardwood frame, panelled out in aluminium. Winding
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windows are fitted to the doors and a smart frontal appearance is gained by the' use of a V-type, two-piece, chromium-plated windscreen, The dimensions of the body are 12 ft. 6 ins, by 7 ft. with a 2-in, chock rail. It has a specially machined hardwood understructure and is provided with removable panels so that the sides may be used for advertising purposes.
Despite a gross load capacity of 6 tons, the unladen weight of the complete vehicle, as shown, comes out at under 50 cwt., so that operators are provided with a vehicle that comes within the 30 m.p.h. class. The second unit shown has a maximum load capacity of 8 tons and is fitted with an Anthony end-tipping cam-type hoist. The capacity of the fixed-sided body is 6i cubic yds. The wheels, which are interchangeable, are fitted with 34-in. by 7-in, heavy-duty twin tyres and Lockheed 'hydraulic brakes operate on all six wheels. The steel-ctheel hubs are supported on oversize Timken roller bearings. Every consideration has been given to the comfort of the driver in the spacious coachbuilt cab.—G. Scammell and Nephew, Ltd., Fashion Street, London, E,1.